Ph.D. Peace and Development Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Development Studies

Ph.D. Peace and Development Studies

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
Oyeronke Olademo	Professor & Director B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Theological Perspectives of Peace and Gender
G.A. Animasawun	Reader B.A. (Lagos); M.A., Ph.D.(Ibadan)	Communal and Identity Conflict, Insurgency and Counter Insurgency, National and Human Security,Marginality; Neopatrimonialism and Inter- Faith Relations, ICT and Conflict Management
Abosede O. Babatunde	Reader B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Conflict Resolution, Traditional Modes of Conflict Resolution, Human Rights and Security, Resource Governance, Peace- building Development, Gender Studies
Ruth Abiola Adimula	Senior Lecturer LL.B (ABU, Zaria); B.L. (Lagos);LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Law, Gender, Refugees and IDPs Studies, Peace Development
S.A. Raji	Senior Lecturer BPA. (AAU, Ekpoma); B.A.,M.Sc., Ph.D. (Jos)	Governance Conflict Management International Relations and StrategicStudies.
J.M.K. Mbombo	Senior Lecturer B.A. (Kinshasa); M.A. (London);M. Phil., Ph.D. (Dublin)	Liberal Peace Building, Non-Violent Direct Action, Refugees and border studies, Sustainable Development Goals
*F.A. Adekola	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife);Ph.D. (Paris)	Environmental Security
*O.S. Balogun	Professor B.A. Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin), Ph.D. (Tokyo)	Food Security
*G.T. Ijaiya	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., (Jos); Ph.D (Udus)	Development Economic

*A. A. Adeoye	Professor B.A., M.P.A., (Ilorin); M.A.,Ph.D., (Ibadan)	Research Method play Directing, Theatre Criticism Performance and Cultural Studies
*P.F. Adebayo	Professor B.A., (Ibadan), M.Sc., (OAU, Ile-Ife); Dipl. U.s. Std (New York); Ph.D., (Ilorin)	Refugee Studies Conflict Studies, International Relations, Inter-group Relations
*M.A. Adedimeji	Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., (Ilorin)	Media and Conflict Pragmatics, Communication Theory, Language and Conflict Management
*A.L. Azeez	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., M.A., (Lagos);Ph.D., (Leeds)	Social Communication, Peace Journalism and International Relation and Diplomacy

*Lecturer from other Departments

B. Introduction

The programme is to provide mainstream training in Peace Studies at Doctoral level (Ph.D.) in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. The CPSS realises the need to have capable hands to serve humanity as scholars and practitioners in the fields of Conflict Management and Peace- building, Peace and Development Journalism, Peace and Environmental Studies as well as Security and Strategic Studies. The Centre immerses these areas in a carefully designed trans- disciplinary programme towards envisioning and evolving a new world order that is cosmopolitan with non-violent values and conflict management skills.

C. Philosophy

The programme is founded on the need to train students at the doctoral degree level during which the candidate would engage in a three-year minimum period of independent research thereby grooming students to be competent researchers and Sound doctoral graduates.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to make the University of IIorin a global Centre of Excellence in Peace, Security, Development Studies as well as Development research and Documentation. The objectives of the programme are to:

1. enroll students who would be involved in Ph.D. research work to be supervised by competent academics in the University of Ilorin;
2. ensure that students are well involved in basic academic requirements of the doctoral degree programme; and,
3. conduct a thorough, independent, well-supervised research work in the relevant areas of peace and development studies.

E. Admission Requirements

1. Any five Credits including English and Mathematics in humanities and Sciences, Arts, and Social Sciences
2. The Ph.D. degree programme in Peace and Development Studies is open to candidates with an M.A degree and with a minimum weighted average Score of 60% or M.Phil degree programme (with Ph.D. grade) obtained in Peace and Development Studies or Peace and Conflict Studies or Peace and Strategic Studies.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. Full Time: The duration of the Ph.D. full time programme is a minimum of 36 calendar months (or three years) and a maximum of 54 calendar months (or four and a half academic sessions). The programme can be extended for two (2) consecutive periods of twelve (12) months or two academic sessions. The overall period of Full time Ph.D. programme including the extension period is seventy-eight months or six and a half (6 ½) academic session.
2. Part Time: The Ph.D. part time programme shall run for a minimum of 48 calendar months (or fours academic sessions) and a maximum of 66 calendar months (or five and a half academic sessions). The programme can be extended for two (2) consecutive periods of twelve (12) months or two academic sessions. The overall period of Part-time Ph.D. programme including the extension period is seven and a half (7 ½) years.

For each of the mode, candidates are expected to conduct an independent research under the supervision of an assigned academic staff in the Centre or from other relevant Department in the University.

F. Detailed Course Description

PDS 901:    Ph.D. Protocol 6 Credits

Each Ph.D. candidate is required to prepare and present a protocol on a relevant topic in Peace and development studies. The protocol should include the introduction, literature review and theoretical framework, methodology, budget and time plan. 270h (P); C

PDS 902: Advanced (Current) Issues in Peace and Development Studies 3 Credits

Peace and Social Agencies: Theories and Practice; Empirical Approaches to Studying Conflict Ravaged Societies; Humanitarianism and Conflict Response Strategies; Reconstruction and Development: The Politics and Multilateral Partnership in Post-Conflict Context; Internal Displacement, Rehabilitation and Reintegration; Gender Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies; Peace through Nonviolent direct Action; Development Issues – From MDGs to SDGs; Contemporary Security Analysis; Features of Post-cold war international system; Post-colonial development strategies in Africa; Terrorism, insurgency, counterterrorism and Human Rights; Environmental issues in sustainable development and human security; The Security, development and conflict nexus;

Governance and conflict in Africa; Governance, underdevelopment, poverty and Migration; Resource conflict; Disaster prevention and management; Displacement, Human rights and security. 135 h (P); C

PDS 903: Advanced Research Methods 6 Credits

Science, Society and Social Research (Basic Research Philosophies); The Research Cycle (inductive and deductive reasoning); Types of Research in Peace Studies; Conceptualization and Measurement; Sampling Procedure; Causation and Research Design; Qualitative Research

Methods – Participant/Non-Participant Observation, In-depth Interview, Focus Group Discussion, Ethnography, Case Studies, Content Analysis, Historical and Comparative Research; Quantitative Research Methods – Survey, Experiment, Percentages, ChiSquare Method, etc; Secondary Data Sources; Fundamental Hints for Preparing Research Proposal; Conducting Fieldwork and Writing Research Report, Conflict and Security Research; Ethical issues in Peace Research. 270 h (T); C

PDS 905: Advanced Seminar 2 Credits

Each Ph.D. candidate is required to present at least two seminar papers on issues which are relevant to the research thesis. 90 h (P); C

PDS 999:  Ph.D. Thesis 21 Credits

Original thesis written on the area of specialization on an approved topic by the Academic Board of the Centre. Each candidate shall be assigned to a supervisor and a co-supervisor both of whom shall guide the candidate for thorough academic exercise. 945 h (P); C

G. Graduation Requirements

The following are the procedures/requirements for the award of Ph.D. Peace and Development Studies:

1. Registration of admitted candidate for the programme; 
2. Allocation of duly registered student to supervisors; 

Attendance of classes for two of the five registered courses:

1. PDS 903: Advanced Research Methodology (1st Semester)
   1. PDS 902: Advanced Issues in Peace and Development Studies (2nd Semester).
   2. Submission and successful defence of Ph.D. Research Protocol and approved by the Board of Postgraduate School;
   3. Score 60% or above in the Ph.D. Research protocol to be allowed to proceed to Ph.D. thesis;Submission of protocol certified by the Ethical Committee to the Postgraduate School for approval and transition of candidate for field work;
   4. Presentation of a minimum of two (2) seminar papers on relevant research themes;
   5. .Successful defence of Post-field report (Internal defence); ix. Correction of certified Ph.D. post-field report;
2. Registration of Title of Ph.D Thesis and processed to the Centre, Faculty Boards and approved by the Board of Postgraduate School;
3. Composition of panel of Examiners for Oral Defence/Examination of Ph.D. thesis by the Centre and approved by the Postgraduate School;
4. Successful Oral Defence of the Ph.D. thesis before a panel which include an external examiner appointed by the Board of Postgraduate School;

Post External Defence correction (to be effected within three (3) weeks; xiv. Submission of Ph.D. thesis to the Postgraduate School; xv. Approval of Ph.D.

result by the University Senate.

1. Summary

PDS 901: Ph.D. Protocol	6 Credits
PDS 902: Advanced (Current) Issues in Peace and Development Studies	3 Credits
PDS 903: Advanced Research Methods	6 Credits
PDS 905: Advanced Seminar	2 Credits
PDS 999: Ph.D. Thesis	21 Credits
Total	38 Credits